Well, it turns out that Nina's gavage tube wiggled out last night (a by-product of some serious squirming action), so the docs decided to keep it out as an experiment for 24 hours or so.
The idea is to see if she gains weight without any gavage feedings. Last night she did in fact gain weight - a modest 18 grams.
Today she's been sleepy and reluctant to feed, so we'll have to see how she does this afternoon/evening.
In these pics, you can see her catching a little beauty sleep.
They'll probably make a decision tonight about whether or not to put another gavage tube back in.
Many of you are asking (understandably so) about when Nina will be coming home.
Mainly, it depends on her. Once she's able to feed orally and gain weight consistently without a gavage tube, that will be a sign that we're super-close to the finish line.
However, Dawning just told me that Nina had an alarm last night. The hospital's rule is that each alarm re-sets her discharge clock for (at least) one week.
So, as eager as we are to bring her home (and BELIEVE you me, we're eager), we can only move at Nina's pace.
Stay tuned!
Take a long deep breath.....everyone....
ReplyDeleteWe are on Nina time!!
She is such an achiever....and will continue in her own pace....
Patience....can be hard....that is why it is a virtue!! Always been a difficult one for me! So I'll breathe and pray for God to continue to shower you all with blessings!
So much love...hugs and kisses!
Mom Karen